Horizant Replaces Dopamine-Based Drugs for Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome
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Horizant Replaces Dopamine-Based Drugs for Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome
| Date Added: June 21, 2011 04:22:03 PM |
| Author: psm@canadapharmacyonline.com |
| Category: HealthCare and Beauty |
| Dopamine-based medications are effective in controlling the symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) but can actually cause more harm in the longer run by increasing the symptoms. So when the US Food and Drug Administration approved Horizant in April 2011 for both moderate and severe cases of RLS, it was welcomed by the medical fraternity. RLS is a very common disorder that not only affects pregnant women but the general population as well with about one in 12 people experiencing symptoms of the medical condition. Most people are able to get over the problem with changes in lifestyle and proper medication. It is important that people are able to recognize symptoms and take definite measures to overcome them. For example, some may have the urge to constantly move their feet even though the feeling is not induced by pain. It generally occurs when a person is at rest, especially during late evening or lying down on the bed at night. You can actually observe involuntary movements of the toes and/or feet. Some feel the urge to stretch their legs on impulse in order to find instant relief. These are signs that must not be neglected, as without proper medical treatment and active lifestyle, they will not recede or disappear. The New Drug Has Proved To Be a Better Alternative With augmentation or worsening of symptoms in RLS, it became necessary for medication based on dopamine be replaced by more effective new-generation drugs. Horizant is the ideal replacement as was indicated by studies conducted on more than 2,300 volunteers that found effective relief from the symptoms of RLS. Earlier, regular use of dopamine-based drugs resulted in aggravating the symptoms, first during sleep time, and later on during the day. Affected persons had to be off medication to experience relief, while less than 2% of people on the new drug experienced adverse side-effects with some basic precautions in lifestyle. Precautions to Be Taken When the Drug Is Prescribed People on the drug have to be aware of the fact that it can cause severe difficulty in driving. It requires getting used to the drug for a substantial period of time, before they can resume driving. The impairment is not permanent but how long it lasts is still not established clearly. Patients should also be aware that they can experience a high level of dizziness and somnolence which lasts for a few weeks after starting the treatment. Care should be taken not to work on heavy and dangerous machinery. Regular physicians will be able to offer a more balanced opinion based on their diagnosis. Other medications that can cause dizziness and sleepiness must be avoided. People suffering from other medical conditions must consult their doctor before initiating the regimen. Though RLS is quite common, neglecting the symptoms causes lack of sleep, which will make a person dull and inactive during the day. Canada Pharmacy Online has taken the necessary steps to keep Horizant in stock with the assurance that it will be offered to patients at subsidized rates. It is now possible to treat RLS without experiencing severe side effects. Alice Wolfe is specializing in writing articles on how to save on medication by buying from Canadian Pharmacy. For more information about the author and savings on drugs from Canada Pharmacies please visit http://www.canadapharmacyonline.com |
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